How to View Your 1098-T Tax Form

Colleges and universities are required under Internal Revenue Code Section 6050S to issue the Form 1098-T for the purpose of determining a taxpayer’s eligibility for various education tax credits or deductions. The form is informational only.

For the purposes of tuition and fees deduction, qualified education expenses are tuition and certain related expenses required for enrollment or attendance at an eligible educational institution. 

Ohio State reports payments received for qualified tuition and related expenses (QTRE) on IRS Form 1098-T during the reported calendar year – January 1 through December 31 – from any source.

Keep your 1098-T for your personal records and share it with your tax preparer, if applicable. Ohio State sends a copy of your 1098-T to the IRS.
 

1. Navigate to buckeyelink.osu.edu and click My Buckeye Link in the Quick Links section at the top right of the page to log into your student account. Use your Ohio State name.# and password as your log-in credentials.
2.  Click the Finances tile, then choose View 1098-T from the left sidebar menu. 
3. Click the corresponding Tax Year to view a downloadable copy of your 1098-T for a given calendar year. A PDF copy will open in a new browser tab. 
4. Click the Box Amount tab to view details about payments received toward qualifying tuition and related expenses, scholarships and grants, and prior year adjustments.

• Ohio State cannot provide tax filing advice regarding Form 1098-T or your eligibility for tax credits and deductions. For tax preparation guidance, contact the IRS or a tax preparer. 
• The information on your 1098-T will help you determine if you may claim various tax credits and/or deductions for qualified educational expenses. Your statements of account and other personal receipts (e.g., for books and supplies) may also be useful when calculating your eligibility for tax credits and deductions. 
• Most students are eligible to receive a 1098-T. The IRS does not, however, require Ohio State to generate a 1098-T for students in specific situations. Check your My Buckeye Link account to determine your eligibility.